Playing guitar by yourself is loads of fun as it is, but playing guitar with other musicians brings all kinds of new and exciting possibilities to the table. It seems simple, but knowing how to start playing guitar with other people successfully requires a little thought and preparation. Don’t worry, though. It’s not that hard. […]
So, you have started writing music recently and you want to write something that sounds ‘dark’ or ‘sad’ or has some other kind of negative emotion. Perhaps you are past the stage where you have just started to write music. In the beginning you thought that if you could just write something that ‘sounded good’, […]
Learning and playing songs you love can be a lot of fun but at the same time, learning them quickly can also prove challenging. No matter where you are with your guitar playing, learning new chord shapes is an important part of playing the guitar. The chord shapes that you will be learning will become […]
By Michael Gumley Do you get bored easily during practice? Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time to work through everything you need to? Do you put in hours each day and never feel like you’re getting anywhere? If you’re saying yes to any of these questions then chances are you can improve […]
Part 3 – Jam Etiquette by Dennis Winge Jam sessions are really fun. Musicians who’ve never even met before can make great music together with no preparation. Just think about how cool it is to know that you can go to any country in the world and not even be able to speak the language […]
This article is going to target your practicing habits. By the end of this article your practicing should be brought to a whole new level and you will see the massive difference. Practice Pitfall One: Practicing guitar while watching Television. Many people try to practice guitar while watching television to help them crank out more […]
Do you want to create your own drum tracks, but you can’t actually play drums? If you are in this situation you’re in the right place here. I will help you to set up your own drum tracks with the program TuxGuitar. You can also use Guitar Pro which has similar functions, but for right […]
If you’ve been playing music for a while or are thinking about starting, you’ve probably heard the tired, sweaty, worn-out doctrine that is Natural Talent. How you must have it in order to become really great at music. How you must be born with it as there is no other way of acquiring it; it […]
Tapping is one of those guitar techniques that divides the waters in the guitar world so to speak. Some guitar players love it and some people can’t stand it as it has been associated with 80’s glam-metal bands and guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen and Paul Gilbert just to name a few. If you’re […]
Is there really a secret to becoming a great guitarist? If there is one, I would say it is this: Continuously playing the guitar over long periods of time, measured in years. Not necessarily for a long time each day, but consistently playing several times a week for many years. EVERY student I have had […]